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Hoitt Family History

Hoitt Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hott, Hitt, Howitt, Huitt, Hoit, Ott, Cott, Hutt, Lott, Hatt

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Where is the Hoitt family from?

You can see how Hoitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hoitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hoitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Hoitt families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Hoitt's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Hoitt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hoitt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hoitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hoitt. 39% of Hoitt men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hoitt women worked as a Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Truck Driver
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Janitor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hoitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hoitt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 125 immigration records available for the last name Hoitt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 352 military records available for the last name Hoitt. For the veterans among your Hoitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hoitt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hoitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Hoitt in 1963 was 93, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hoitt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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